Problem with a used car bought from a private seller

You bought a used car and just days later, it broke down. Your mechanic says the problem will cost a thousand dollars to repair. What can you do? Your options vary depending on many factors, including who you bought the car from. Learn your legal rights and options if you bought from a private seller. (If you bought from a car dealer, see this page.) 

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  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in October 2022
  • Time to read: 10 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Mario Garcia, CarbonCure Technologies

Mario Garcia

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